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ἀναπτερόω

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Gloss: to incite

Transliteration: anapteroō

Strong’s: G6307

1. properly of a bird, to raise its feathers : hence, ἀν. ἐθείρας (Euripides)
2. metaphorically to set on the wing, excite vehemently , (Herdotus Historicus), etc.:—; Pass. to be in a state of excitement , (Aeschulus Tragicus), etc. (ML)
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